n this extraordinary collection, Charlotte Jefferies and her father Price, a former slave, introduce us to twelve best loved Bible tales, from Genesis to Daniel, and reveal their significance in the lives of African Americans--and indeed of all oppressed peoples. Our hope is that this book will be like a lighthouse that can guide young readers through good times and bad...

Bible stories told in a way that uplifts the African-Americans in America during the years of slavery. Told by a freed man to his daughter. Illustrations are beautifully done. ( )